democrat tammy duckworth is on her way to washington, after she defeated republican congressman joe walsh. she won the 8th congressional district by 10-points with 55- percent of the vote. nancy loo is live in rolling meadows where duckworth is thanking voters and volunteers today. nancy? >> it was under a glaring national spotlight. >> on the morning after her big win the congresswoman elect treated voters at the metro station to thank them for sending her to washington. she told them that she is eager to get to work for the eighth district even for those who did not support her. >> it does not matter whether or not you voted for me. what matters is that i do my job serving them. >> her win was one of the countries most closely watched races. it follows an especially bitter campaign. labels as too extreme and a deadbeat dad. accusing duckworth of focusing more on her life as a disabled veteran. in conceding walsh was somewhat emotional about having to leave congress after just one term. >> respect what happened tonight. it was not an easy phone call for me to make. respect what happened